ESP CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

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Here Are Questions Many People
Ask About Safety 8elts-
and the Answers
Q; Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle
after an accident if I’m wearing a
safety belt?
wearing a safety belt or not. But you
can easily unbuckle
a -safety belt,
even
if you’re. upside down. And
your chance of being conscious
during and after .an accident,
so you
can unbuckle and get.out, is much
greater- if you :are belted.
.A You cou1d.be-whether you’re
Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags
so people won’t have to wear safety
belts.?
Inflatable Restraint systems, are in
some vehicles today and
will be in
more of
them in the future. But they
are supplemental systems only-so
they work
with safety belts, not
instead
of .them. Every “air bag”
system ever offered
for sale has
required the use of safety belts. Even
if you’re in a vehicle that has “air
bags,” you still have t.o buckle up to
get the--most protection. That’s true
not
oniy in frontal collisions, but
especially in side and other
collisions.
A “Air bags,” -or Suppkmehtal
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never
wL drive far from home, why should I
wear safety belts?
A-Yau may be an excellent driver, but i
you’re in an accident-even one that
isdt your fault-you and your
passenger
can be hurt. Being a good
driver
doesn’t protect you from
things- beyond your control, such as.
bad drivers.
Most-accidents occur within
25
miles (40 la> of home. And the
greatest number
of sixious. injuries
and deaths occur at speeds
of less
than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone;
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light should flash once per second
signaling that the system is ready to
program the first transmitter.
The
number of times the light flashes
corresponds to the number ofthe
transmitter you're programming
(once
-per second-for the..first trarrsmitter,
twice per
second for the second
transmitter,
and three times per second
for the- third transmitter).
Programming a Transmitter:
1. Bringa transmitter into range.
2. 'The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY
light will come on-and stay an,
signaling that-the code has been
stored..
3. Move, the transmitter out of range.
The system light will flash again and
the system is ready for the next
transmitter.
4. You can turn of€ the. pograrnming,
node by removing the ley from the
ignitipn or
by turning the ignition on.
Turning uff the programming. mode
before you pro-gram my transmitters
will-not
.cancel-any transmitter codes
akeady programmed into the system.
Bringing
m&e than one transmitter
into
range at :a time will make it
difficult
for the system to search-for
individual
codes.
The program-ming: mode will shut off
after two minutes Z
you have not programed any
-* ~l;ou have taken the key out of the
after three transmitters have been
If a transmitter is lost or stden, a
replacement can be .purchased through
yourdealer.
If .fewer-than three transmitters are
programmed, only those transmitters
will work with your vehicle.
When the.first transmitter is
programmed,
all prev.ious transmitter
codes.,wiU be erased. So when , , ,
pto'grmming a new transmitter,~d
other transmitters must
be
.reprogrammed. transmittegs,
ignition, or
programmed.
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Features & Contr ,Is
Baff ery Replacement
Under normal use., the batteries in your
key chain.tramnitter should last about
eighteen months.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the
transmitter won’t workat
the normal
range in any location. If you have to get
close to your vehicle before the
transmitter
works, it’s probably time to
change the batteries.
To Replace Yaw Battery:
1. Gently pry the back of the transmitter
Off.
2. Gently push back the batteryretainer
and remove the battery (DL2450 or
equivalent),
-3. Replace the battery by placing the
negative side
down first.
4. Replace the transmitter covmand
squeeze the
two halves together.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially
in
some cities. Although yo.ur Corvette
$as a number
of theft deterrent features,
we how that nothi-ng we put on it can
make it impossible to steal. However,
there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition: If you walk awgy
from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’-s ;an.easy target far joy riders or
professional thieves-so don’t do it.
When you park your Corvette and
open the driver’s door, you’ll heat a
chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with
you.
Always do this. Your steering
wheel will be locked, and so will yo.ur
ignition.
I€ you have-an autbmatic
transmission,,
taking your key out also
locks your transmission-. And
remiember to lock the doors.

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To Start Your fT7 Engine (CODEPI
Automatic Transmission
Move yaur,xhift.lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in
any other position-that’-s -a sdety
feature. TO restart when you’re already
moving, use.N (Neutral) only.
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Manual Transmission
Shift your gear selector to N (Neutral)
md hold the clutch pedal tu the floor
while starting-the engine.
.Your vehi.cle
won’t start if the clutch pedal is not aIl
the way down-that’s a safety feature.
1, Don’t push the accelerator pedal
before
starting your engine. In s~me
other ve.hicles you might need to do
this, but because of your vehicle’s
Computer systems,
you don’t.
2. Turn the ignition key.ta Start. When
the engine starts,
let go of the key.
The idlespeed wiil go down as-your
engine
gets warm.
3. If it doesn’t start within ten-seconds,
push the-accelerator pedal all the way
to the;floor, while you hold the
ignition
key in Start. When the
engine starts, let go ofthe key and let
up on.the accelerator ped.4. Wait
abaut .15 seconds between each.try to
help -avoid draining your battery. --

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Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
It's better not to park.with the engine running. But if.you ever have to, here !are
some things to know.
'Exhaust)-.
Also, idring in a: closed-in-place -c'm let..deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even %$he fan switch
is at.the highest setting. One place this can
happen'
is :a garage.. 'Exhaust-wiih CO-can corne heady. Never park in a
garage-with.fhe engine
running.
.Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See the Index under.BZizzai.d.)
It dan'b.e .dangerous.
to get .out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with:ihe.parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave
your vehicle whenthe engine
is running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the-.vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others. could be injured.
To be su-re your vehicle won't.move, even when you'-re on fairly level-ground,
aiways set
your .parking-brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
If you are parking on .a hill, also. see the Index under Parking on Hi'ZZs.
Rough Idling-
If you notice rough idling or surging of
the engine, especially after long periods
of idling;.or during slow city driving, the
oxygen sensors
may be clogged. If this
happens, place the automatic
' transmission in P- (Park) .or manual
transmission in
N (Neutral), firmly
apply the parlcing brake, and accelerate.
to
2000 rprn for two minutes. This will
clear the oxygen sensors,
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Features & Controls
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system
(headlamps, parking lamps,
fog lamps,
side marker lamps and taillamps) meets
all applicable federal lighting
requirements, certain states
and
provinces may apply their own lighting
regulations that may require special
attention before
you operate these
lamps. For exampk, some jurisdictions
may require
that you operate your lower
beam lamps with fog lamps at all times,
or that headlamps be turned on
whenever
you must use your windshield
wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely
with parking
lamps, especially at dawn or dusk It is
recommended that you check with your
own state or provincial highway
authority
for applicable lighting
regulations.
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Concealed Headlights
The headlights of your vehicle are
concealed behind protective doors. The
doors open when the headlights are
turned
on.
Do not force the doors open or closed.
To open them manually, turn the
manual hob
on the inside of each
headlight assembly countercloclnvise
until the doors are open.
Daytime Running Lights
(CANADA ONLY)
, The Canadian Federal Government has
decided that Daytime Running Lights
(Dm) are a useful feature, in that DRL
can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours.
DRL are required on
new vehicles sold in Canada,
Your
DRL work with a light sensor on
tap of the instrument panel. Don’t
1 come
cover
it
up.
Both front turn. signal lightswil
on in daylight when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch.is &,-and
The parking brake is released.

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TRIP OD0 Press. this button to.
change the odometer. Ee,ading to- a trip
odometer--teading. P1es.s again ta-retm
the display to the odometer reading.,
The trip odometer can be u-sehl to
measure the actual distance you travel
on a trip. TQ -set it to zero, see TRIP
RESET below. The..adometer will.
ihrninate
with the fgni"tion off .and the
parkifig lights on.
TRIP RESET: With TRIP OD0
selected for, dis.play, .p ms ..and hold.the
TRJP button for two seconds to change
the trip odometer ,reading to zero.
ENG MET This batton chaqp the
display from customary .Uaited States
measures. (English) tu Canadian
measures (mettic).
OH femperature Display
GAUGES: E+& time this button is
prwsed the:
oil temperature
-4 coolant temperature.
.- or battery voltage
will be- digitally displayed.
The displey will change to:
HI OIL
HI COUL
HI VOLT
or LO VOLT,
.If conditions in the. c.prresponding gages
read higher or lower th.m normal.
If the oil mdxoolant ternpxatur.e$ arc
below 32°F (O,*C), the trip monitor will
display LO when the,actual gage
ternpiratwe is displayed I
Coolant Temperature Dtsplay
Battery Voltage Displ,ay

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COMP (Compres,sion): Pressing this
button makes soft -and
loud passages
more
,equal in volume. An indicator
light
will come on when the button is
pres-sed. Press again to resume normal
Play.
SCAN: Press this-to sample the
beginning
of each track or passage. An
indicator light will
come on when. the
button is pressed. Press again
to stop
scanning,
REFT (Repeat): Press to return to
the beginning of a selection aftex' 10
seconds or more of play. After 10
seconds or less of play, the player will
return to the beginning of the previom
selection.
When. Finished with the Compact
Disc Player:
If you rotate the SCV/V-OL hob to
OFF or turn. off the ignition, the disc
will stay in the player :and- start again
when
you turn on the ignition or power
switch, The disc will. begin playing at
the point where it had been stopped.
STOP/PLAY: Press to stop the disc
player; the radio
will play. Press again
to play the disc (the player will start
playing the disc where it was stopped
earlier).
EJCT (Eject) : Press to eject the disc;
the
radio will play. This button will
also work when the radio or ignitidn is
o€€. The disc will be automatically
pul1e.d
back into. the CD pl-ayer if it is
not. removed from the CD opening
after 30 seconds, when the ignitioni--s
off or the SCV/VOL knob is rotated to
OFF.
Undersfandjng-Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound,
but
FM-. signals will reach only about 10
to 40 miles (16 to. 65 lm) . Tall buildings
or hills can interfere with
FM signals,
causing the sound tocome-and go.
AM
The range for -most AM stations, is
greater
than for FM, especially ahight.
The longer range, however, can cause
statbns to interfere with each other.
AM can also pick up noise from things
like: storms and power lines. To lower
this noise,
try reducing the-treble level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine P TO Use Anti-L.ock:
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal downand let anti-lock
work for you. You may feel the brake
pedal
vibrate, or you -may notice some
noise,
but thi.s is normal.
When the ABS is active, the ABS
ACTIVE light- conies on to-indicate luw
traction conditions.
Adjust your -driving
accordingly.
When
you start your vehicle and begin
to drive away, you may hear a
momentary motsr Qr .clicking, noise-and
you. my even notice that, yow bmke
pedd -moves a little while this is going
on.
This is the ABS test-ing itself. You-
may also hear and feel this durihg a
hard stop.
Corvette ASR (Acceleration SIip
R.egulati0.n) System
Yo& vehicle has an ASR system that
limits wheel
spin. This is especially
useful in slippery road conditions. The
ASR system works at all speeds. It
limits
wheel spin by reducing englne
torque
by cLusing the throttle and
managing
sp'ark and .applyiag the rear
brakes. You may €&el the system
working., .or
you may notice some noise,
but this is normal.

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Corvette ASR System (CONT.)
The ASR system comes on when the
ignition is -turned
on and operates at all
speeds. When your ASR system is
operating, the
ASR ACTIVE indicator
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC)
will come on. It indicates the system
has detected excess wheel slip, like the
conditions found on slippery-roads.
Also, when ASR is active, the cruise
control
will be automaticaIly turned off
The SERVICE ASR warning light lets
you know
when there is a problem with
your ASR system. When this light is on,
you have no-automatic wheel spin
protection. Adjust your driving
accordingly, See the
Index under
Service ASR Light..
Turning the ASR System Off
To limit wheel spin, especially in
slippery road conditions, you should
always leave your ASR. system on. But
you can turn the ASR system off if you
ever need to. ASR OFF means the
controller is passive, but still
monitoring wheel
speed informauon.